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Today’s Performance Parts Kick Your Car Into Gear And Save Gas


How many times have you tried to accelerate onto a freeway with cars zipping by and couldn’t get the power to do it safely? It’s kind of scary, right?

Rack Up Some Extra Space On Your Vehicle


When you need to haul stuff for work or DIY projects around the yard, a pickup truck is invaluable. The downfall of pickup trucks is the lack of secure storage and ability to carry longer items.

Don’t Get Soaked By A Water-Damaged Car


An unexpected consequence to extreme weather, such as 2012’s Hurricane Sandy, is the damage it can do to all types of vehicles.

Money-Saving Tips For Car Owners


There’s good news for car owners. Extending the life of their vehicle and avoiding expensive repairs may be easier than they realize.

Extreme Heat Can Burn Up Car Batteries


Because extreme temperatures can destroy a vehicle’s battery, it’s a cool idea to have your car’s battery tested periodically and replaced, if necessary, to avoid being stranded.

Buyer Beware: Unsafe Used Tires For Sale


Whenever you hit the road, it’s your car’s tires that hit it first, so it’s important they be in good shape.

Drive On: Tips To Make Your Vehicle Road Trip Ready


It’s summertime and the driving is easy. At least it should be, and fun too, especially with millions of vacation-hungry drivers preparing for the great American getaway, the annual summer road trip.

Ethanol-Blended Fuel And Your Engine


The conversation around fuels, technology and conservation can sometimes get confusing.

Is Someone "Liening" On Your Car?


When buying a used car, it’s important to look for problems that aren’t apparent to the naked eye.

Seasonal Driving Checklist


Whether drivers are trading out their ice scrapers for an open sunroof or putting the cover on the convertible after another summer driving season, experts advise that seasonal car prep should go beyond the basic wash and wax.

Care For Your Battery Today So It Can Care For You Later


For many motorists, the battery is a case of under hood, out of mind until they’re stranded by a dead battery, which can be inconvenient and even dangerous—but this doesn’t have to happen to you.

Stop Sun Damage


Many drivers have found a clear way to protect themselves, their passengers and their wallets with the help of a film they can hardly see.

Don’t Like Pressure? Your Tires Do


Investing a little time and effort to make sure your tires are road worthy can pay dividends when it comes to safety.

Easy Maintenance Tips


Proper vehicle maintenance doesn’t only mean you and your car can spend many happy years together.

On The Road To Stress-Free Driving


With more than 5 million car crashes every year in the U.S., it’s important that drivers understand what they can do to avoid a collision and also what automakers are doing to help them should they be involved in an accident.

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10/20/2024
Column: A deep dive into how AI is changing the auto industry

We've all learned a lot about generative artificial intelligence, its predecessors and machine learning in the last year and a half. It continues to pervade the automotive industry.



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10/18/2024
BMW recalls almost 700,000 cars in China on fire safety risk

BMW AG is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles in China due to coolant pump defects.



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10/18/2024
IBM's Maximo helps prevent production snags by predicting when machinery needs maintenance

IBM has been expanding Maximo's capabilities to monitor the health of production machinery and tooling by using data to predict when critical maintenance is needed. The goal: Prevent unplanned downtime.



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10/08/2024
Guest commentary: For safe jobs, EV battery workers need a union contract

The UAW is aware of the grave dangers of an ill-equipped and unrepresented workforce.



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10/04/2024
BYD will show high-tech Sealion, a Tesla rival, in Paris

The Sealion 7 will be the brand's most technologically advanced model in Europe.



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10/04/2024
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares blames marketing for Maserati's stumbles

Despite heavy financial losses and slumping vehicle sales, Maserati is sustainable but more needs to be done to position it as a pure luxury brand, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said.



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10/02/2024
Tesla to return to Paris motor show after six years

The addition of Tesla is another indication that the Paris show is enjoying something of a comeback after a lackluster 2022 edition.



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09/20/2024
Stellantis taking heat from dealers, UAW amid EV push

As Stellantis tries to build sales momentum in the U.S. and presses forward with its EV offensive, it's facing unrest among several constituencies that are monumentally important to its success.



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09/20/2024
Top 5 stories of the week: VW drops in-house loans; UAW pressures Stellantis

A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest.



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09/18/2024
Guest commentary: Every step counts to drive down greenhouse gas emissions with green materials

Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to incorporate novel, recyclable materials that produce fewer greenhouse gases. Many are turning to next-generation materials.



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